Lopez Adds 10 to Women's Soccer Team

May 27, 2009

BANNER ELK, N.C. - The Lees-McRae College women's soccer head
coach Renee Lopez has announced the signings of 10 new players to
her 2009 Lady Bobcat team.

"We are extremely excited to have signed these 10 bright
student-athletes," head coach Renee Lopez said. "They have their
priorities in line and understand they are here for academics
first, but also are extremely committed to helping us achieve a
Conference Carolinas Championship. They come from some of the top
club and high school programs in the nation and will fit right in
with our returning players. We look for these 9 freshmen and one
transfer to make a significant impact for our team in 2009."

Sabrina "Bre" Ashley is a forward from
Wilkesboro, N.C. She plans to major in communication arts at
Lees-McRae. Ashley played for Wilkes Central High School and club
soccer with High Country Soccer Association.

Mary Biehner is a goalkeeper from Wilmington,
N.C. She plans to major in athletic training with plans of being a
high school athletic trainer. Biehner played high school soccer at
Cape Fear Academy and club soccer with the PISA Hurricanes.

Mary Bowers is a center midfielder from
Alexandra, Va. She will major in elementary education with plans
to be a teacher. Bowers played for Bishop O'Connell High School
and for SYC Patriots club team.

Jessica Cardenas is a outside midfielder from
Bakersfield, Calif. She will pursue a pre-health major with
aspirations of becoming a neonatal nurse. Cardenas played for
Liberty High School and club for Bakersfield Brigade.

Mary Dorn is a midfielder and defender from
Shallotte, N.C. and a transfer from Appalachian State University.
She will be a business major with plans to be CPA. Dorn played for
West Brunswick High School and club soccer with Cape Fear
Soccer.

Lauren Griffin is a center back from
Kernersville, N.C. She plans to major in biology and follow a
career path in veterinarian medicine. Griffin played for East
Forsythe High School and club for Winston-Salem Twins.

Emily Jones is a midfielder from Leonardtown,
Md. She is currently undecided on a major but wants to pursue a
career in physical therapy. Jones played for Leonardtown High
School and club for FC Alliance.

Erica Mason is a center back and outside
midfielder from Denver, N.C. She plans to major in athletic
training and pursue a career in athletic training or physical
therapy. Mason played for East Lincoln High School and Lake Norman
Soccer Club team.

Nicole Rogers is a goalkeeper and forward from
Durham, N.C. She plans to major in wildlife rehabilitation with
plans to be a veterinarian. Rodgers play for Riverside High School
and club for Triangle Futbol Club.

Monica Young is a defender from Supply, N.C.
She is currently undecided but has future plans of being an
attorney. Young played for West Brunswick High School.

These 10 players will be welcomed to the program by 18
returners, 10 starters, and two who are coming off season ending
injuries a season ago. Senior Abby White will also rejoin the team
after taking last season off to concentrate on an internship.